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Authorities Reluctant To Interfere With Gay Exorcism Rites

By Howard M. Friedman

The June issue of Details Magazine reports on exorcism rituals practices by some Pentecostal and Evangelical churches across the country aimed at driving out demons which are deemed by them to be the cause of homosexuality. The article focuses in particular on 20-year old Kevin Robinson of Enfield, Connecticut who has undergone gay exorcism at least ten times since he was 16. Many who undergo these exorcisms are minors. Prosecutors and child welfare agencies are reluctant to interfere with the practice because of First Amendment religious freedom concerns. Yesterday's Boston Edge also reports on the gay exorcism phenomenon.

Full post as published by Religion Clause on June 08, 2010 (boomark / email).